Quality Control Lead (Central Vietnam)

Your role & responsibilities

1. Production Quality Control (Core Focus)

• Lead pre-production, inline, and final inspections across assigned factories.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved samples, specifications, workmanship standards, and AQL requirements.
• Monitor cutting, sewing, stuffing, embroidery, assembly, labeling, and packaging quality.
• Prevent bulk production deviations through early-stage intervention.

2. Development Sample Review

• Review prototype and pre-production samples for:
  • Shape accuracy and proportion
  • Fabric quality and color matching
  • Stitching quality and finishing
  • Stuffing balance and hand-feel consistency
  • Safety compliance (small parts, sharp points, seam strength, etc.)
• Provide clear approval/rejection feedback with documented comments.

3. Safety & Compliance Control

• Ensure products comply with international toy safety standards (EN71, ASTM F963, CPSIA, etc.).
• Verify safety testing results and labeling accuracy.
• Monitor factory adherence to material traceability and compliance documentation.

4. Vendor & Factory Quality Management

• Work closely with factory management to ensure consistent implementation of quality standards.
• Conduct regular factory quality audits and capability assessments.
• Follow up on corrective action plans and preventive measures.
• Escalate recurring quality risks to management with clear root cause analysis.

5. Defect Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyse defect trends and inspection results.
• Investigate root causes of workmanship or construction issues.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with factory teams.
• Reduce rework, claims, and shipment delays through proactive quality control.

6. Inspection Standards & Documentation

• Ensure accurate inspection reports, test records, and shipment approvals.
• Maintain clear documentation of inspection findings and corrective actions.
• Track quality KPIs including: product quality, defect rate, rework rate, on-time approval rate.

7. QC Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor QC inspectors.
• Ensure QC team understands company workmanship expectations and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance on plush toy construction and inspection methods.
• Encourage proactive communication and early issue reporting.

Your skills & qualifications

• 5+ years experience in quality inspection within the Garment, Toys, or Footwear industry.
• Familiarity with quality control techniques and production processes in the relevant industry.
• A textile/Garment Engineer Degree is preferable.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently.
• English communication skills are an advantage.
• Willing to relocate to work onsite at the factory.

Benefits for you

• Attractive salary
• International environment
• 100% salary during the probation period
• Regular Performance Reviews and Professional Training
• Social, Health, and Unemployment Insurance